·Have a more in-depth understanding of history,
art and literature of Spanish-speaking cultures

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Grading:

Scale: 90% - 100% A; 80 – 89% B; 70- 79% C; 60 – 69% D; below 60% F.

Weight of Assignments: Tests – 40%; Quizzes, Projects, Classwork – 30%; Homework – 10%; Semester Final - 20%. Grade averages accumulate throughout entire semester. The 1st semester final exam counts for 20% of the overall 1st semester grade. The year-end final (given at the end of the 2nd semester) counts for 20% of the overall 2nd semester grade.

No late work accepted. Student with excused absence may have the same number of days he/she was absent to make up the assignment. Tests and quizzes must be made up during my tutorial times during lunch or during another Spanish teacher’s tutorial time (See Tutoring).

Students must take the responsibility themselves to check the calendar on my web site or ask me what they missed.

Tutoring:

Lion Tutorials: This year my tutoring times are: every Thursday and Friday during the second half ofPeriod 5 lunch. I will be in my room (257) to help with any matter, large or small, including making up tests or extra help. Other Spanish teachers are available for both 4th and 5th hour lunch, every day of the week. If your student does not have 5th hour lunch, he/she can consult the Lion Tutorial schedule posted in my room and see another Spanish teacher in the department. Otherwise, I can be available after school by appointment. However, I strongly encourage the use of Lion Tutorial time.

Supplies:

Students need: a writing utensil; a red pen or marker for grading; a 3-ring binder dedicated to Spanish class,

Donations

Most needed and appreciated: Kleenex, hand sanitizer, pencils.

Communication (See upper right corner of this letter)

I am happy to talk with you about your student, whether your concern is large or small. I welcome your questions and co-operation. Together, let’s make this year productive and enjoyable for your student. Thank you!

Sincerely, Sra. Hughes OVER>>>>>>>>>>>>

RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR SPANISH CLASS

For the best possible learning environment, students MUST meet high standards of student conduct.

Students are expected to:

Be seated and working or inside the door on their way to their seat at the bell

Treat themselves, teacher, other students and property with respect

Listen during instruction and speak at appropriate times

Refrain from disrupting the class with speech, actions or noise

Stay on task/participate/try

Complete assignments on time

Comply with school rules

Comply with reasonable requests and directives of teacher

Possible consequences of misbehavior, in no particular order:

Referral to office

Removal from classroom

Conference with teacher

Teacher conference with parent

Detention/classroom chores

Loss of classwork participation points

Other similar appropriate procedures

In the computer lab, students are expected to:

oWork only on teacher-directed sites

Treat equipment and computer lab with respect and care

Leave their station in good condition

Work independently and quietly

PLEASE DETACH AND KEEP THIS PAGE AT HOME.

FILL OUT AND SEND BACK PAGE TWO OF THIS LETTER WITH YOUR STUDENT BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014.

PAGE TWO COUNTS AS A 10-POINT HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT.

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PARENTS: PLEASE FILL OUT THIS PAGE AND SEND IT BACK TO SCHOOL. IT IS A 10-POINT ASSIGNMENT FOR YOUR STUDENT.

RETURN TO SRA. HUGHES BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014.

Parent/Student Co-operation Agreement

I have read and understand Mrs. Hughes’ Rules and Procedures on the attached letter. I agree to support these rules in order to make it a productive year for all students.